The seven day week was invented by the ancient Mesopotamians about four thousand years ago, but we're not sure why they chose seven.
Perhaps it was a sacred number, or perhaps because seven is exactly one quarter of 28 - the length of a month - and therefore quite practical. (source: https://twitter.com/culturaltutor/status/1630001019970105344)
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